Actress and trans activist Laverne Cox was also in attendance. She posted a video of the models on the runway on Instagram, and described the show as “yet another fulfilment of the empowerment of trans beauty.”

Speaking about the hashtag #TransIsBeautiful, which she started three years ago, she said: “Thank you to everyone who has used this hashtag to empower yourselves and each other.”

She also congratulated the models who took part in the “historic” show.

Trans models have been making significant gains in the fashion industry in recent years. Just last week, a transgender model who also has cerebral palsy was signed by a major modelling agency, Elite Modelling.

Speaking about the achievement, Aaron Philip thanked her supporters for helping to “make the fashion world more inclusive.”

Another trans woman, Paris Lees, made the front cover of Vogue earlier this year. She said it was “insane that I could be in Vogue.”

“People at school told me I’d never be a girl, would never be pretty enough, would never be accepted,” she added.

Other trans models, including Isis King, Valentina Sampaio and Leyna Bloom have also made significant gains in the industry in recent years.

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